Tales from when I chatted on a BBS in the 90’s.
That’s a good question Paula. Back in the early 90’s I chatted on Bulletin Board Systems (BBS). You had to dial them up directly with a modem and usually only had a hand full of lines. They were also only local. It was still a blast and I met some really good friends that I still have today through them. I also met my second wife on a BBS, whom (did I use that right?) I don’t still have today,…
In a few days it will be July 4th, American Independence Day, and that reminded me of a story. I recently posted another story about friends I met through a local BBS. This is another tale from the BBS. But first, I’m writing this on July 1st, which is Canada Day. A few of my few readers are Canadians. So I’d like to acknowledge them. OK, back to this American tale. It was 1996 in Jacksonville, FL and the BBS…
For this one you are going to have to think back to a certain time. A time when there were no cell phones with cameras on them. A time when there were no digital cameras at all, even the ones in which you inserted a 3.5″ floppy disk. Back to the time when you actually had to take the film from the camera to a photo shop to have it developed. You remember? Good. All the millennials will have to…
Think back. Sorry, yes there is homework in this post. Again, think back. Did all your serious relationships come with a song? You know, that “we have to have a song” type of relationship? I’m sure there will be “non-conformists” that say no. I’m not one of them. When I think back on my past relationships, I can pick five serious ones going back to when I was 14 years old. Michelle #1 (number designation will be apparent in a second), Rhonda, LaManna,…